Papaya Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

In a blender, blend the following ingredients:

1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
1/2 C pineapple juice
1/2 C rice milk
3-4 ice cubes

I am on a bit of a smoothie kick these days and I like recipes with few ingredients.
This particular recipe serves 1. It is a great little breakfast treat or afternoon refresher. I hope you will enjoy!

Berry Elixir

Antioxidant Packed Berry Elixir Recipe

In a blender, add the following ingredients and blend to your satisfaction:

1 C frozen organic blueberries
1 small frozen banana
1/2 C pomegranate juice
1/2 C rice milk
3/4 C water
1 packet Emergen-C supplement (acai berry flavor)
1 tsp spirulina
1 Tbl flaxseed, ground

Sip on this elixir throughout the day to keep energy levels balanced!

Rangpur Lime Hummus

2 C garbanzo beans
1/4 C tahini
1/4 C rangpur lime juice, freshly squeezed
1-2 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil
2-3 tsp cumin powder
1-4 tsp garlic, minced
sea salt, black pepper and curry powder to taste.

Puree garbanzo beans and garlic. Work in remaining ingredients.

Serve with toasted pita triangles, multi-grain crackers, tortilla chips or raw veggies. Enjoy!

Kona Rangpur Limes

The Rangpur lime originates from northern India and was reportedly introduced to Hawaii in the 1880's. Also known as the "Kona lime" or local lemon, their trees produce fruit from sea level to 3,000 feet. Botanists say it is a cross between a Mexican lime and a mandarin orange. These limes are very tart in flavor and can be substituted for lemons or limes in recipes. Nutritionally speaking, they are high in vitamin C, fiber and glucoraphanin, which is related to sulforaphane, and anti-cancer compound.

Peaceful Aftermath

Here you can see the tsunami's water line on the beachy picnic area overlooking the bay. Thankfully, nothing major, but fun to see nonetheless. One of our neigbors, reluctant to evacuate and eager to see what the wave had to offer gave us the lowdown on what came to pass. "It was like the sound of a freight train," he said, "as the wave made its way from the north end of Kealakekua Bay and chugged emphatically around to the south. I knew I'd be okay, but had planned my escape route just in case. I can run pretty fast, you know."

Eeyore survived Tsunami 2010

Here is Eeyore as we drove back to our cottage once the tsunami warning was lifted. Things were pretty quiet around the neighborhood. This little guy was the only one on the road.